Account Manager

Swindon | Hybrid Working | Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

Introduction

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking retail company based in the Swindon area.

This hybrid role offers a mix of office and home working and would suit an experienced Account Manager with a background in manufacturing, retail account management, retail interiors, or display equipment.

Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, you will play a key role in managing major retail client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from enquiry through to completion.

Key Duties:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and appointed partners.
• Ensure excellent levels of customer service and professional client communication.
• Maximise client opportunities within existing and new supply routes.
• Manage enquiries, quotations, pricing documents, and final accounts within agreed deadlines.
• Review project pricing documents to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.
• Produce and negotiate final accounts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Audit new business estimates and support tender submissions.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments including procurement, project management, and account teams.
• Monitor project quotations against drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Manage stock levels to maintain commercial efficiency.
• Produce weekly reports on project quotation and final account status.
• Support margin improvement and cost control initiatives.
• Update monthly sales forecast documents for assigned client accounts.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within manufacturing or retail account management.
• Experience managing retail interiors or display equipment projects preferred.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, schedules, bills of materials, and quantity analysis documents.
• Understanding of tendering processes and project costing.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• Car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing retail business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV or contact Kristy at Acorn by Synergie for more information about this opportunity in Swindon.